# Deputy Ward Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/f6fd0d75-353e-444d-af82-6e0e32f8ae2b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-manager/f6fd0d75-353e-444d-af82-6e0e32f8ae2b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North London NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Edgware Community Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Ward manager - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 Per annum including HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (2 shift pattern - long days/nights) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T10:40:31.221Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Edgware/North_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/General_Adolescent_Inpatient_Unit/General_Adolescent_Inpatient_Unit-v8348900 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8348900?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This role is key in supporting the ward manager in the management of inpatient care, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work as a member of the inpatient mental health nursing team on a ward that provides therapeutic care and treatment to children and young people. The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. As a Deputy Ward Manager you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to other members of the team through evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment ### Main duties of the job As a senior nurse, this role provides direct care as a primary nurse as well as supporting other members of the nursing team providing direct care over 24/7, every day of the year. Key to this is, promoting the effective treatment, care and support of children and adolescents who have mental health disorders. The post holder will also support student nurses and other trainees to develop their skills and professional practice. The post holder will be responsible for the care they provide and responsibility for overseeing the care provided by other staff within the ward environment. They will also be responsible to ensure that young people on the ward are safeguarded in line with Trust policies and legislation which includes interagency working with key stakeholders. High standards of communication will be required to meet the needs of this role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week throughout the year - Empathetic towards others - Physically able to quickly move in order to protect self and respond to emergency situations ### SKILLS AND ABILITIES **Essential** - Understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these through evidence based practice. - Ability to effectively run the ward showing leadership and effective co-ordination skills in the absence of the ward manager. - Resilience, particularly in relation to managing stress and challenging situations - Ability to be self-aware; reflective and identify when need to seek support in personal & professional development ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Successful completion of preceptorship following nursing registration - Experience of providing effective supervision in relation to nursing - Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation. - Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and of involving users and carers ensuring that nursing practice is culturally sensitive ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Mental Health (MH) or Registered Learning Disabilities (LD) Nurse - Continuing professional development e.g Mentorship in Practice ## Documents - [nlft functional requirement form (pdf, 525.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10674027) - [a comprehensive guide for candidates (pdf, 544.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2959) - [beacon centre deputy ward manager jd (pdf, 486.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10674028) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.